Title
'Selene and Endymion', 1760s. Artist: Stefano Torelli
Caption
'Selene and Endymion', 1760s. According to Greek mythology, the Goddess Selene was in love with Endymion, a shepherd. She asked Zeus to grant him eternal sleep so that he would stay young and never leave her. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Oranienbaum, Russia.
Date
1760
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Fine Art Images
Reference
HRM19D97_214
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,1Mb (2,0Mb) / 12,3in x 15,9in / 3679 x 4758 (300dpi)